GOOOOOOOOAL!!!
It's not easy to take pictures when you're screaming at the top of your lungs…. I was so excited, I couldn't focus…my baby is to the left, the goalie is laid out with NOTHING in his hands, and the ball...
Fame or infamy?
Prowling through the aisles of Walmart on a hunt for Gorilla Glue, razors and milk, my 12-year-old and I got separated from my husband and other son. No worries, my sidekick kept me entertained until we were reunited. Son: "Mom…you know how...
Beautiful Ending
Barlowgirl, a trio of musically-gifted sisters, has been a favorite of mine since their self-titled debut five years ago. Lyrically, their music encourages, challenges and inspires; musically, their range will leave you ROCKIN' it OUT one minute, then...
If you pull for the underdog & bet on dark horses…
I'm gonna ask something of everyone who sees this post (in a reader, via email/bookmark or by any ol' random search). Depending on your perspective, you'll see me as a shameless self-promoter, a brilliant marketing mind or simply someone...
Mourning to dancing
skies rained terror and blood a nation held captive then mourned ransomed by unassailable Hope. {{In remembrance of 9/11, prompted by Laura Salas’ “15 words or less” poetry challenge. This week’s unlikely picture featured a...
Four years ago today…
PENSIEVE was born. And though I wanna write something witty and brilliant and engaging to capture the moment… While it would be nice to offer thousands of dollars in giveaways… In spite of thinking about linking to all the amazing bloggers...
Driving me CRAZY!
I'm convinced even under the best of circumstances, having teenagers in the house fertilizes the scalp for gray hair. Certainly relational angst contributes, as does juggling academics and extracurriculars, but the one thing that will clutch your heart...
Bottle caps, innocence and almost Neverland
"Young boys should never be sent to bed…they always wake up a day older." J.M. Barrie, "Finding Neverland" He's an anomaly at 12…at least I think he is. His sister suggested he could be happy living in a box with a...
Some of me, some of you & shout outs galore!!!
I can't help it: I feel the need to share with you when… something really cool takes place as a result of blogging I find something of benefit to you I stumble across posts that might be of interest to others I need your help...